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Private equity roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a reliable path for Australian professionals targeting associate, analyst, and vice president roles at U.S. funds.
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We're seeking someone to join our team as an Alternative Investment Services Private Equity Portfolio Accounting Operations Director in IM Operations to be responsible for operational and portfolio management support activities for a global private equity program across primary fund investing, co-investing, and secondaries in developed and emerging markets, as well as impact-oriented strategies, including social impact and climate solutions. This position will also involve developing and maintaining external relationships with business stakeholders and third-party service providers to ensure proper support for the vehicles.
In the Operations division, we partner with business units across the Firm to support financial transactions, devise and implement effective controls and develop client relationships. This is an Advanced Specialist position at Director level within Product Support and Services, which is responsible for providing transaction support and managing post execution processes.
Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.
Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on…
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as a subject matter expert within functional area, working with Team Manager to manage processes, risks and/or projects, proposing and implementing improvements/changes
- Act as key problem solver for area or expertise, applying detailed knowledge to address unique or novel situations, recognize risks and draw out key issues
- Actively monitoring critical investment and investor activity for multiple portfolios and custodian banks to ensure proper settlement of transactions
- Oversee and work effectively with third party service providers in posting activity to the general ledger as well as maintain portfolio activity in AIS's parallel portfolio accounting system, Investran
- Reconciling transactions, valuations, management fees, carried interest calculations, P&L components, and other activity on a monthly/quarterly basis to ensure accuracy
- Verifying accuracy of investor capital account balances and capital activity on a monthly/quarterly basis
- Understand and interpret underlying fund investment financial statements for the purpose of preparing and/or validating valuations and participating in internal fair valuation committee meetings
- Ability to work on complex structures that contain multiple vehicles such as leveraged corporate blockers and AIV's
- Develop an understanding of these structures and ensure adequate controls are in place
- Prepare various carried interest calculations for complex structures and also different waterfall types such as specific investment exclusion
- Ability to understand carried interest based on terms as defined in Limited Partnership Agreements
- Work alongside premier investment teams in support of portfolio management activities, including investment valuation, preparing capital calls and distributions, and other ad hoc requests
- Performing quarterly compliance reporting and highlighting instances in which there may be potential noncompliance with the products governing documents
- Signing-off on net asset value and performance based information on a monthly and quarterly basis
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to lead by example, work with drive and determination, and put forward challenging views to senior levels
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of functional area and operational/compliance policies and procedures of their team
- Ability to operate independently across the majority of day-to-day responsibilities
- Culture carrier across Operations, embracing the Firm's core values and acting as a role model
- Bachelors degree, or equivalent, in Accounting, Finance, or related business field
- A minimum of five years of investment accounting experience
- Prior experience in private equity or real estate investment accounting is required
- Knowledge of hedge fund accounting and/or derivatives, or experience with Investran, is a plus
- Strong organizational and analytical skills and the ability to effectively summarize findings, both verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision and a high level of attention to detail
LOCATION
Role is Hybrid and will require in office attendance 3 days/week.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
INTRODUCTION
We're seeking someone to join our team as an Alternative Investment Services Private Equity Portfolio Accounting Operations Director in IM Operations to be responsible for operational and portfolio management support activities for a global private equity program across primary fund investing, co-investing, and secondaries in developed and emerging markets, as well as impact-oriented strategies, including social impact and climate solutions. This position will also involve developing and maintaining external relationships with business stakeholders and third-party service providers to ensure proper support for the vehicles.
In the Operations division, we partner with business units across the Firm to support financial transactions, devise and implement effective controls and develop client relationships. This is an Advanced Specialist position at Director level within Product Support and Services, which is responsible for providing transaction support and managing post execution processes.
Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.
Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on…
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as a subject matter expert within functional area, working with Team Manager to manage processes, risks and/or projects, proposing and implementing improvements/changes
- Act as key problem solver for area or expertise, applying detailed knowledge to address unique or novel situations, recognize risks and draw out key issues
- Actively monitoring critical investment and investor activity for multiple portfolios and custodian banks to ensure proper settlement of transactions
- Oversee and work effectively with third party service providers in posting activity to the general ledger as well as maintain portfolio activity in AIS's parallel portfolio accounting system, Investran
- Reconciling transactions, valuations, management fees, carried interest calculations, P&L components, and other activity on a monthly/quarterly basis to ensure accuracy
- Verifying accuracy of investor capital account balances and capital activity on a monthly/quarterly basis
- Understand and interpret underlying fund investment financial statements for the purpose of preparing and/or validating valuations and participating in internal fair valuation committee meetings
- Ability to work on complex structures that contain multiple vehicles such as leveraged corporate blockers and AIV's
- Develop an understanding of these structures and ensure adequate controls are in place
- Prepare various carried interest calculations for complex structures and also different waterfall types such as specific investment exclusion
- Ability to understand carried interest based on terms as defined in Limited Partnership Agreements
- Work alongside premier investment teams in support of portfolio management activities, including investment valuation, preparing capital calls and distributions, and other ad hoc requests
- Performing quarterly compliance reporting and highlighting instances in which there may be potential noncompliance with the products governing documents
- Signing-off on net asset value and performance based information on a monthly and quarterly basis
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to lead by example, work with drive and determination, and put forward challenging views to senior levels
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of functional area and operational/compliance policies and procedures of their team
- Ability to operate independently across the majority of day-to-day responsibilities
- Culture carrier across Operations, embracing the Firm's core values and acting as a role model
- Bachelors degree, or equivalent, in Accounting, Finance, or related business field
- A minimum of five years of investment accounting experience
- Prior experience in private equity or real estate investment accounting is required
- Knowledge of hedge fund accounting and/or derivatives, or experience with Investran, is a plus
- Strong organizational and analytical skills and the ability to effectively summarize findings, both verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision and a high level of attention to detail
LOCATION
Role is Hybrid and will require in office attendance 3 days/week.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Private Equity
Frame your Australian credentials correctly
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree in finance or economics is accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 visa purposes. Get a credential evaluation from a DOL-recognized agency before you start applying so employers aren't uncertain.
Target funds with existing LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to identify private equity firms that have filed LCAs for finance roles before. A fund that has sponsored E-3 or H-1B visa workers understands the process and is far less likely to back out over paperwork concerns.
Address the specialty occupation question early
Not every private equity title automatically qualifies as a specialty occupation. Make sure your offer letter specifies that the role requires a degree in a directly related field, not just any bachelor's degree, to satisfy USCIS's specialty occupation standard.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service post-offer
Once you have a signed offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork. This avoids the coordination delays that occur when a fund's outside counsel isn't familiar with E-3 filings specifically.
Negotiate who covers the LCA filing cost
The LCA filing through DOL's FLAG system is free, but some firms route it through immigration counsel and bill it back to you. Raise this in the offer stage. The E-3 lets employers pass certain costs to employees, but knowing what to expect prevents surprises.
Plan your consulate appointment around deal cycles
E-3 visa interviews at Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth consulates can have wait times of two to six weeks. Schedule your appointment as soon as your LCA is certified so you aren't starting a role late, which matters in PE where start dates align with fund timelines.
E-3 Visa Private Equity: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find private equity jobs in the U.S. that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search private equity roles specifically filtered for E-3 visa sponsorship. Most general job boards don't distinguish between visa types, so you waste time applying to firms that only sponsor H-1B. Migrate Mate surfaces roles where employers are already open to the E-3 process, which is particularly useful for smaller funds that aren't running large international hiring programs.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a private equity role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Private equity analyst, associate, and vice president roles typically qualify when the position requires a degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field and that requirement is genuine, not just preferred. The risk is roles defined broadly enough that any degree would suffice. Your offer letter and job description need to specify the degree field directly, not just list a degree as a general requirement.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for private equity professionals?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, so you can apply and get approved at any point in the year. The H-1B registration runs once annually in March and has a selection rate well below 50% for most registrants. For Australian PE professionals, the E-3 offers a predictable, repeatable path that doesn't depend on lottery luck, and it renews indefinitely in two-year increments as long as you maintain a qualifying role.
Can I change private equity employers after my E-3 is approved?
Yes, but your E-3 status is tied to your specific employer and role. If you move to a new fund, your new employer needs to file a new LCA with the DOL and you'll need to attend a fresh consulate appointment for a new E-3 stamp. You can work for the new employer once your new visa is issued, so plan the timing with your current and incoming fund carefully.